Hearing from a potential client is exciting, but sometimes you need more details. Here’s what you need to know about responding to cold-calls.
What You Need to Know About Freelance Editing Contracts
Though not every editing job is put under contract, even low-risk projects would benefit from outlining the details with the client.
For Editors, By Editors
Looking for training in editing or freelancing? Check out these offerings from independent editors!
Queries: Skilled Negotiation Required
Negotiating is important, even for copyeditors. Learn how to guide your author or supervisor to get the answer you desire from your queries.
Blessings and Well Wishes
When someone sneezes, an overwhelming majority of people wish them a blessing from their god. Why is that?
Dash It All
Hyphens and dashes are common pieces of punctuation that can really improve your writing—if you know how to use them.
Advanced Apostrophe Rules: Possession, Omission, and Plurals
Become a star punctuation user! Learn advanced apostrophe rules about showing possession, omission, and plurality.
Punctuation Point: Joining Independent Clauses
You can join independent clauses in any number of ways. The use of commas is the most common method, but not the only one.
The Value of Retreating Editors
Retreating from all the noise has become critical if we are to focus on what’s important. Editor retreats can help keep us going.
Motivating Yourself to Edit
The end of the year means lots of pressure and lots of distractions. How do you meet deadlines in those sorts of conditions?
